DA1 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA1 2JB

DA1 2JB, Dartford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This DA1 2JB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA1 postcode area, which has experienced 485 crimes and a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA1 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA1 2JB, encompassing approximately 4519 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA1 2JB area, explore the DA1 2JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DA1 2JB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • West Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Critchley Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Rosedene Close with total crimes: 3

DA1 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.75175.00%
Vehicle crime52.4366.67%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.98-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.42266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.77-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.53333.33%
Public order22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-40.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-58.33%
Other theft41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.87140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-66.67%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.33-72.22%
Robbery21.110.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.5212.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.98166.67%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.6477.78%
Anti-social behaviour33.54-25.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.31-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour41.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-50.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.550.00%
Other theft61.330.00%
Public order11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 202413
February 20243
January 20245
December 202312
November 20235
October 202318
September 202316
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238
September 20233
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA1 2JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. West Hill
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Critchley Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rosedene Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Millers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hardy Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sanctuary Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Constance Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lodge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Homestead
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lawrence Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lawrence Hill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1